I just want to say a few words today to thank our readers for being a part of who we are and what we do. Without you, there isn’t much of a reason for us to be here, and I am stoked that you give us that reason every day. The community we cover is far reaching, everywhere from Avery to Redwater and all points in between, and that sometimes becomes a daunting task.

Along that vein, I would like to share with you the words of fellow publisher Shawn Larson. Shawn is brand new to our family of sist...